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Battle for Pokrovsk: Novovasylivka falls to Russian forces

Russian troops have seized the village of Novovasylivka on the southwestern outskirts of Pokrovsk, a key city for the Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported shortly after midnight on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 08:49 AM

Ukraine retakes ground near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk as Russia makes gains in seven directions - ISW

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have recaptured lost positions near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, however, Russia advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Kupyansk, Lyman, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka, ISW wrote on Jan. 19.

20 January 2025, 08:00 AM

Russian forces seize three villages on outskirts of Pokrovsk

Russian troops seized the villages of Pishchane, Slovyanka, and Yasenove on the southern outskirts of Pokrovsk, the strategic city for Ukraine's defense in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported late on Jan. 16.

17 January 2025, 08:54 AM

Ukrainian miners blow up unique Pokrovsk mine to deny Russians underground access

Pokrovsk mine workers planted explosives under one of the shafts to prevent Russian forces from accessing underground tunnels, the New York Times wrote on Jan. 15.

16 January 2025, 09:30 AM

Russian troops gain ground in Donetsk and Kursk oblasts

The Russian forces have occupied Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka, and Solone in Donetsk Oblast, as well as Novoivanivka, Leonidovo, and Oleksandriia in Kursk Oblast, Russia, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 08:43 AM

Russian army advances near Kurakhove, Novoelizavetivka in Donetsk Oblast

The Russian military has advanced near Vozdvizhenka, Novoukrainka, Dalne, Solntsevka, Novoelizavetivka, Vovkove, Kurakhove, Shevchenko, and Terny in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, according to DeepState on Dec. 30.

30 December 2024, 07:38 PM

Russia occupies Trudove village in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops seized the Ukrainian village of Trudove in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 08:56 AM

Russia occupies Hannivka in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops seized the village of Hannivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 09:09 AM

Russian forces push south 6 km from Pokrovsk in costly offensive

Russian forces are gaining tactical advantages on the southern outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, but are suffering significant casualties, undermining their potential for further offensive operations, the U.S.-funded Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Dec. 11.

12 December 2024, 08:36 AM

Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk and enter Sumy Oblast – DeepState

Russian occupying forces have advanced in several areas near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast and crossed the border in Sumy Oblast near Kursk, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 08:03 AM

Russian troops advance in Kurakhove and Trudove, Donetsk Oblast

The Russian troops have made advances in Kurakhove and the village of Trudove in the Kurakhove municipality in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group wrote in its report on Dec. 9.

9 December 2024, 08:01 AM

Russian forces occupy four Ukrainian villages

Russian troops seized the villages of Novopustynka, Stari Terny, Illinka, and Volodmyrivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 08:13 AM

Intersection of three Ukrainian oblasts in focus of Russian advance

Russian troops have advanced near the cities of Toretsk and Pokrovsk and are continuing a dangerous offensive near the strategic village of Velyka Novosilka on the border of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Dec. 3.

4 December 2024, 11:07 AM

Russian troops make gains in Pokrovsk sector and in Kursk Oblast

Russian troops advanced in the city of Kurakhove in the Pokrovsk front sector, as well as near Novyi Komar and Berestove in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 2.

2 December 2024, 08:38 AM

Biden to boost Ukraine with massive arms package before leaving office

The administration of the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing a $725 million military aid package for Ukraine to blunt Russia's accelerating advance, Reuters reported on Nov. 28.

28 November 2024, 09:14 AM

Russia occupies two villages in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops seized the villages of Novoselydivka near Kurakhove and Petrivka in the Pokrovsk front sector in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram shortly after midnight on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 08:33 AM

Russian forces secure foothold west of Oskil river in Kharkiv Oblast - DeepState

The Russian forces crossed the Oskil River south of the village of Novomlynsk in Kharkiv Oblast, securing positions previously held by one of Ukraine’s brigades, DeepState monitoring group reported late on Nov. 24.

25 November 2024, 01:09 PM

Russian forces gain ground in eastern Ukraine, push in Kursk Oblast

Russian troops advanced near eight settlements in eastern Ukraine and in Russia's Kursk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 10:44 AM

Russian forces capture Illinka in Donetsk Oblast and push forward near Kupiansk

The Russian forces have invaded the settlement of Illinka in Donetsk Oblast and made advances near the city of Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, DeepState monitoring group reported early on Nov. 14.

14 November 2024, 10:52 AM

Ukraine's defense faces pressure as Russian forces advance in Donetsk Oblast

The Russian forces have made advances in Pervomaiske and Nelypivka in Donetsk Oblast, as well as near eight more settlements, DeepState monitoring group wrote overnight on Nov. 12.

12 November 2024, 10:03 AM

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